Engineer Salary Canada 2026 (By Type & Province)
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The average engineer salary in Canada is $75,000-$120,000. This guide covers engineering pay by discipline, province, and experience level.
Engineer Salary by Discipline
| Engineering Field |
Entry Level |
Mid-Career |
Senior |
| Software Engineer |
$70,000 |
$100,000 |
$150,000+ |
| Petroleum Engineer |
$80,000 |
$120,000 |
$160,000+ |
| Mining Engineer |
$75,000 |
$110,000 |
$150,000 |
| Electrical Engineer |
$65,000 |
$90,000 |
$120,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer |
$62,000 |
$85,000 |
$115,000 |
| Civil Engineer |
$60,000 |
$80,000 |
$110,000 |
| Chemical Engineer |
$68,000 |
$95,000 |
$130,000 |
| Aerospace Engineer |
$65,000 |
$90,000 |
$120,000 |
| Environmental Engineer |
$58,000 |
$78,000 |
$100,000 |
| Biomedical Engineer |
$60,000 |
$85,000 |
$115,000 |
Engineer Salary by Province
| Province |
Average |
Entry |
Senior |
| Alberta |
$100,000 |
$75,000 |
$135,000 |
| Ontario |
$90,000 |
$65,000 |
$125,000 |
| British Columbia |
$88,000 |
$65,000 |
$120,000 |
| Saskatchewan |
$92,000 |
$70,000 |
$120,000 |
| Quebec |
$80,000 |
$58,000 |
$105,000 |
| Manitoba |
$82,000 |
$60,000 |
$110,000 |
| Nova Scotia |
$75,000 |
$55,000 |
$100,000 |
| New Brunswick |
$72,000 |
$52,000 |
$95,000 |
Software Engineer Salaries
| Company Type |
Junior |
Mid |
Senior |
Staff/Principal |
| Big Tech (Google, Amazon) |
$110,000 |
$150,000 |
$200,000+ |
$300,000+ |
| Scale-ups/Unicorns |
$85,000 |
$120,000 |
$160,000 |
$200,000 |
| Mid-size tech |
$70,000 |
$100,000 |
$130,000 |
$150,000 |
| Enterprise/Banks |
$70,000 |
$95,000 |
$125,000 |
$140,000 |
| Small companies |
$55,000 |
$75,000 |
$95,000 |
$110,000 |
US remote roles often pay 50-100% more.
Salary by Experience
| Experience |
Typical Salary |
| New grad (EIT) |
$55,000-$75,000 |
| 2-5 years |
$70,000-$95,000 |
| 5-10 years (P.Eng) |
$90,000-$120,000 |
| 10-15 years |
$110,000-$150,000 |
| 15+ years / Management |
$130,000-$200,000+ |
Take-Home Pay (Ontario)
| Gross Salary |
Annual Take-Home |
Monthly Net |
| $75,000 |
$56,000 |
$4,670 |
| $100,000 |
$72,500 |
$6,040 |
| $120,000 |
$84,500 |
$7,040 |
| $150,000 |
$102,000 |
$8,500 |
P.Eng Licensing
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation typically adds 10-20% to salary and is required based on province:
| Requirement |
Details |
| Education |
Accredited engineering degree |
| Experience |
4 years supervised work |
| Exams |
Ethics + technical exams |
| Pay premium |
+$10,000-$20,000 |
High-Paying Engineering Opportunities
| Opportunity |
Salary Range |
| US remote (FAANG) |
$200,000-$400,000 USD |
| Oil & gas (Alberta) |
$120,000-$180,000 |
| Mining (remote sites) |
$120,000-$160,000 |
| Management/Director |
$150,000-$220,000 |
| Consulting/contracting |
$80-$150/hour |
Is Engineering a Good Career?
Pros:
- High earning potential
- Strong job market
- Clear career progression
- Transferable skills
- Global opportunities
- Variety of industries
Cons:
- 4+ year degree required
- P.Eng process lengthy
- Cyclical industries (oil, mining)
- Can be high-pressure
- Constant learning required
